Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- York Castle Museum
- York Bombed
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Teaching the Poor
- Treasurer's House
- The Medieval Abbey
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Norman Abbey
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Railway Station
- Holy Trinity Church
- Gold Finger Ring
- St Crux's Church
- New Shopping Centres
- De Grey Rooms
- The Roman Fortress